Tuition Information

We are so excited that you’ve decided to let us be a part of your musical journey!

CMCB uses a registration platform called ASAP to enroll students in lessons, group classes, and ensembles.

Click here to register!

Questions about ASAP? Email registration@cmcb.org!

Tuition & Fees

Tuition and fees information is listed below. Tuition may be paid in full or in monthly installments during the school year.

Financial Aid is available for students of any age and ability level to support the cost of CMCB tuition! All students and families must resubmit a new financial aid application each school year, and must be submitted within four weeks of your first day of programming.

Learn more about our financial aid programs by clicking here.

Registration Fees

There is an annual $40.00 (individuals) or $50.00 (families) non-refundable fee for registration for all programming.

Private Lessons & Music Therapy Pricing

*effective as of June 2025

30 minutes – $61 per lesson

45 minutes – $88.50 per lesson

60 minutes – $116.75 per lesson

Lessons meet weekly from the time of enrollment through the end of the school year (June 18, 2026). Biweekly lessons are available at the discretion of the teacher.

Semi-Private Lessons

Semi-Private lessons are a more affordable option for engaging with music instruction. Sign up with a friend or family member for a 45-minute weekly lesson at a cost of $37.50 per student per lesson ($1,312.50 per student for a 35-week year).

Note that we do NOT pair students for semi-private lessons. Please indicate the other student you would like to take a semi-private lesson with on the lesson inquiry form.

Ensembles & Group Classes

Semester-Length Classes (16 weeks) – $475

Includes Musical Explorers, Beginning Guitar, Beginning Piano, Ukulele Ensemble, and more! Click here to see all our classes and ensembles!

Full Year Classes (35 weeks) – $685

Includes Una Voce, CMCB Orchestra, Adult Beginner Band, and more! Click here to see all our classes and ensembles!

Payment Methods

Credit card: Please log in to your ASAP account to pay by credit card (preferred). We can also take credit card payments in person in the front office or over the phone.  If you would like to enroll in automatic billing please select “Save Credit Card for Future Purchases” when you pay, then contact the front office to authorize credit card payments. 

Cash: Please stop by the front office to pay via exact cash. CMCB is unable to make change for cash transactions.

Check: Please send your payment via check to Community Music Center of Boston, 34 Warren Avenue, Boston, MA 02116.

Discounts

Private Lessons:

  • Full payment Discount: One Free Lesson (valid only for full year lessons beginning between September and December)
  • Family Discount: 10% off if two or more persons from 1 household are engaged in CMCB programming

Rising Artist Program Discount

  • 50% off Chamber Music and Music Theory when enrolled concurrently along with private lessons